About
A succulent plant forming a spiralling rosette of stiff, pointed triangular leaves, each leaf bears numerous irregular ridges. In summer tubular green and white flowers are produced on 40cm tall flower stalks.
About the genus
Haworthiopsis are stemless succulent perennials forming rosettes of thick-skinned, fleshy leaves often with raised white tubercles, and with upright racemes of tubular, two-lipped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toSouthern Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow in cactus compost in full light with protection from hot sun. Provide low humidity and good ventilation. When in growth water moderately and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser once or twice. Keep almost dry in winter. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationSow seed at 21-24°C in spring, separate offsets or take leaf cuttings in spring and summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free